The image shows two armored knights jousting on horseback. The moment of impact in a jousting match is depicted between the two knights, each in full armor and helmet. The knight on the left wears vibrant, green-striped armor and their horse is also adorned in matching gear. They hold a lance that collides with the lance of the opposing knight. The knight on the right wears a combination of red and black with feathers on their helmet and their horse is covered in a dark protective coat. The lances have fragmented upon impact, emphasizing the intensity of their encounter. The background is blank, focusing on the central action. The drawing is detailed, with attention to textures and shapes of the armor, horses, and weapons.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c.1512-1515
- Medium
- pen and brown ink with watercolor over black chalk and leadpoint on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 7213 × 9194 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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